In a recent episode of Tony Hawk’s Hawk vs Wolf podcast, Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar welcomed the legendary skateboarder to discuss his favourite bands. Specifically, they touched on the soundtrack for the hit video game series, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, as it approaches its 25th anniversary. The games helped introduce many young fans to alternative music and featured various genres, including punk and nu metal. The soundtrack remains beloved by fans and the artists featured on it to this day.
Hawk spoke with Reeves about the creation of the seminal Pro Skater soundtrack. According to him, music was a significant part of the skateboarding culture in the ’70s and ’80s, which is why he wanted it to be included in the game. He intentionally selected bands he listened to while growing up to represent the culture accurately. Meanwhile, Roberts Mailhouse, the drummer for Dogstar, asked Hawk if he ever skated without listening to music, to which he replied that music was always present, even at skateparks.
When Reeves asked Hawk about his favourite band, he promptly replied with Gang of Four, stating that everything revolves around them. The legendary skateboarder also revealed that K-Rock, a southern Californian rock station, was the go-to music in skateparks back in the day.
Dogstar recently announced a US tour after releasing its first album in 23 years, “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees,” in October 2020. The upcoming tour will include stops in cities like Indianapolis, Richmond, Columbia, Kansas City, Salt Lake City, Jacksonville, Santa Cruz, and Las Vegas.
In conclusion, the latest episode of Tony Hawk’s podcast featured the skating legend discussing music with Keanu Reeves’ band, Dogstar. They talked about the iconic soundtrack of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, its impact on young fans, and the release of Dogstar’s first album in 23 years. Tony Hawk shared his love for Gang of Four and revealed K-Rock was once the go-to music for skateparks
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